Mile 327 Report
Clatsop Plains
January 13, 2008
A bit more trash on the beach than usual, mixed with driftwood / seaweed, most likely washed in as a result of the heavy surf / high tides.
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A bit more trash on the beach than usual, mixed with driftwood / seaweed, most likely washed in as a result of the heavy surf / high tides.The high water was tending to squeeze the pedestrians and the few cars on the beach into a narrow band against the dunes, requiring them to maneuver to avoid surf and each other.Noticed 2 bald eagles on posts fly off when someone parked within 50 yds and let out 3 dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 12.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Notable Wildlife
2 bald eagles (1 adult, 1 juvenile)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. lots of plastic bottles
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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